Princess Eugenie Resigns from Anti-Slavery Charity Following Ex-Prince Andrew Controversy

Princess Eugenie Steps Down as Patron of Anti-Slavery International Amid Epstein Controversy

Princess Eugenie has announced her resignation as patron of Anti-Slavery International, a role she has held for seven years. This unexpected decision comes in the wake of renewed scrutiny surrounding her family’s connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The announcement was made by Anti-Slavery International, which expressed gratitude for Eugenie’s contributions. “After seven years, our patronage from HRH Princess Eugenie of York has come to an end," the organization stated. "We thank the Princess very much for her support for Anti-Slavery International. We hope that she continues to work to end slavery for good and deliver freedom for everyone."

This decision follows a turbulent period for Eugenie’s family, particularly for her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and her mother, Sarah Ferguson, who have faced ongoing fallout from their links to Epstein. Just days earlier, Andrew was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct during his tenure as a U.K. trade envoy. He was released after 11 hours but remains under investigation.

Both Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice, have come under scrutiny themselves, with their names appearing in emails linked to Epstein released by the U.S. Department of Justice. Some of these emails indicate their mother also referenced Eugenie in messages to Epstein dating back to March 2010.

Royal expert Robert Jobson has commented on the emotional toll the situation has taken on the sisters, stating, “They are pretty torn because they believed [their father]. Just like the late Queen and Charles, Andrew told them all the same story—that he had done nothing wrong. My understanding is they feel pretty duped by the whole thing.”